March 3, 2013

Sunshine Day Tunic and Clam Diggers - Tutorial

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Well, the name is Sunshine Day BUT the pictures for this were taken on the COLDEST day we have had since moving here!!!!! LOL There was no way I was going to make Cailey stand outside in 40 degrees.....



For some reason this outfit (or maybe just the striped fabric) reminds me of.......



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=NaCCG7QkM_c



Y'all remember that, right??? LOL I loved watching Brady Bunch reruns after school when I was a kid.





ANYWAY.... Here is the tutorial.





What I used - 

3/4 yard of the stripes (very silky and flowy)

1/4 yard of the gold cotton for the yoke at the top

1 yard of heavier, stretchier cotton for the clam diggers

1" elastic









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I had this idea... I was going to make the front and back yoke one piece.... with lining..... Yeah... I even cut a muslin (above).

It took me a bit to figure out the problem. LOL

One I realized that I wouldn't be able to turn it right side out after sewing the lining, I resigned myself to 4 pieces instead of 2.



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So, then I made a pattern piece after much measuring and figuring. LOL







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Pin the lining pieces to the main pieces and sew all around, leaving the bottom open.





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Clip the corners, turn right side out and press.





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Cut the pieces for the bottom of the tunic. I cut the top of it about a 1/4" wider than the bottom of the yoke.

Make it as long as you like, widening as you go and curving the bottom.





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Pin the bottom of the yoke to the top of the bottom piece, with right sides together. Sew then press your seams.







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Now, pin the front to the back, with right sides together. Sew the shoulder and the sides.



Next, fold up and press 1/2" on the bottom. Then fold up and press 3/4". Sew the hem.





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Remove the cat from your work space.





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Grab a pair of your child's pants to use as a cutting guide for the clam diggers. Turn up the leg bottoms to your desired length.







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If you have a right side/wrong side fabric, you will want to flip the pants guide over to cut the second leg.





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Sew up the inseam from the bottom to the start of the crotch curve.

(If your child is very small, you will want to hem them first.)





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Turn one leg right side out and slide it into the other leg. Pin and sew.





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Now for the elastic casing. Fold over 1/4" and press. Fold over again by just over 1", press and sew the casing, making sure to leave a section open to insert the elastic.





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Pin the ends of the elastic and insert into the opening.

Then pull both ends out and secure with zigzag stitches.

Sew the opening closed.





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Fold up and press the bottom of the legs by 1/2". Fold up and press another 1/2" and sew the hem!





Turn right side out and press!



YOU ARE DONE!!!! :D



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As always, let me know if you have any questions. You can always use the Contact Me button at the top of the page.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!







13 comments:

  1. Cute Stacy! These colors are so bright and wonderful. Sure to brighten the dreariest day. Great job.

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  2. Cute, sunny, and cheerful, love the stripes!

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  3. The word "Groovy' comes to mind. :) Can't help, but smile watching the old Brady Bunch video.

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  4. Love the colors! And the model of course is gorgeous! Word Press is giving me fits! I may have to ask for help!

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  5. LOL!! Glad to bring a smile to your face! :D

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  6. THANK YOU!!!!

    Ask away! It has been glitchy lately. :/

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  7. Adorable , both the outfit and Cailey..
    Love the colors of the fabrics .. makes me want to see spring,
    hurry and get here.ha
    Happy sewing.

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  8. LOL! Thanks, Judy!!
    It WAS feeling like spring here. Well, until yesterday! LOL

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  9. This is so cute and Cailey is adorable. Love the colors. Just like the flowers we have trying to come thru the snow this AM.

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  10. THANK YOU, Regena!
    Oh, flowers coming up through snow, that is so beautiful!!!!

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  11. […] only thing this set needs now is an outfit. I am thinking about making the Sunshine Days outfit in pink.  I hope to get started on it today after I get all my errands […]

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